The former Brisbane AFL star Justin Leppitsch is expected to be the Lions new head coach.

The triple-premiership winning defender is likely to be unveiled on Wednesday after a board meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday where it is believed his appointment was confirmed.

Fairfax Media have reported Leppitsch, who played 227 games for the Lions and was a triple All-Australian, has told Richmond he's leaving a defensive coaching position with the Tigers to head back to Brisbane.

Leppitsch, who was an assistant coach at the Lions under his predecessor Michael Voss before joining the Tigers, beat four candidates for the position including Sydney assistant Leigh Tudor.

In a short statement released on Wednesday, the Lions said a meeting between the club's divided board and the AFL had been "constructive" although no resolution was reached.

A rival ticket headed by former coach Leigh Matthews is aiming to oust current club chairman Angus Johnson after his role in the sacking of Voss and a bungled approach to replace him with Paul Roos in August. Matthews and Johnson both attended Tuesday's meeting.

The uncertainty over the board as well as the club's lack of a head coach have severely hampered their off-season with several young players telling the club they want to leave.

Billy Longer, Elliot Yeo and Jared Polec are all seeking an exit from the club while Sam Docherty has reportedly spoken to several clubs in Melbourne.

Carlton have already offered a deal to veteran Brent Staker while decisions also need to be made on the future of premiership stars Jonathan Brown and Simon Black.